Stephanie Raghubeer, MD

Stephanie Raghubeer, MD, is board certified in pediatrics and fellowship trained in pediatric palliative care. Palliative care is a service that provides an extra layer of support for children and families who are experiencing serious illness. Palliative care is offered alongside medical therapy including curative treatment and can begin at any stage of illness.

Services the palliative care team provides to families include:

• Exploring the family's values, preferences and experiences with illness
• Helping to navigate medical decisions
• Facilitating communication with health care teams
• Providing emotional support
• Planning for what the future may hold
• Partnering with families and medical teams to improve quality of life

Read Dr. Raghubeer's article contributions to the MultiCare Vitals blog:

1. The difference between palliative care and hospice